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GenKey's Story

GenKey, founded in 2001, developed out of a merger with priv-ID, an off-shoot of Philips’ biometrics research division. Since then, GenKey has delivered large-scale, biometric identity programs globally for governments, public institutions and businesses.

GenKey has offices in Eindhoven (Netherlands HQ), Accra and Chicago (USA).

Company History

2001

Genkey AS founded.

2002

Philips launches biometric R&D program.

2008

priv-ID founded as a spin-off from Philips.

2011

GenKey AS and priv-ID merger to form GenKey.

2012

GenKey’s first large-scale deployment for Ghana’s Presidential Elections.

2013

Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) - Massive registration and Data Management.

2014

Large scale project on Voter Registration for Mozambique's Presidential Elections.

2015

Biometric Identification and Claim Validation, NHIF Kenya.

2016

Continued the Biometric Voter Registration for Ghana's Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.

2022

To date, GenKey has processed more than 120 million identities across Africa.

Our values are ‘Unstoppable’.

Our international team share common values:

Teamwork
Professionalism
Excellence

GenKey’s Code of Conduct
GenKey believes in the highest standards of social and ethical behavior and has a responsibility to the employees serving the company worldwide. GenKey’s Code of Conduct is aligned to the OECD’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

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Board Members

Michiel Loeff

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

As group CEO, Michiel formulates the company's strategy and oversees the activities of the group in Europe, Africa and the US.

Harold Hermans

Executive Director Operations (COO)

Harold oversees Genkey's Operations (project deployment, service and support) and procurement.

Gavan Duffy

Executive Director Technology (CTO)

Gavan leads scientific and technological innovations, and oversees the overall system design and architecture. Together with the Executive Director R&D he is responsible for the intellectual property of the company.

Offices

Europe (Headquarters)
GenKey
High Tech Campus 27
5656 AE EINDHOVEN
the Netherlands

Call:
+31 40 7513911

Africa
GenKey
5, 1st Asoyi Street
Bawaleshie, East Legon, Accra
PMB 152 KA, Ghana

Call:
+233 30 2522593

USA
GenKey
1834 Walden Office Square #220
Schaumburg,
IL 60173

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